Briana Gardner
Bio
Foster Care Alumna, Mother of two boys, Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-CS), Bachelors of Science in Social Work. Chain breaker, Spiritualist.
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Human Observation: Greyhound Bus
This story will give you a look into the life of the individuals who took the Greyhound bus on the 30th day of January, 2020. Each person was observed with intention and their actions were recorded. First I will describe what they did, then I will apply a few theories and/or perspectives to my observations.
By Briana Gardner4 years ago in Confessions
Sound Track
Soundtrack of My Life: My Life Song A couple things you should know about me before you read this story is that for one, I am a foster care alumnus. For those of you in the back, that means I was once in foster care and completed the program. Two, I am a black woman, which means I am not only a woman but a black one. And lastly, you need to know I am a very strong individual, so when I tell you my story, I don’t want sympathy. These events have made me strong, they have made me special. Every three months or so, I speak on a panel with other foster care alumni. I try to inform youth before they leave care, I also talk to caseworkers and foster parents. I tell my story at least five times a year. In hopes that they don’t repeat the same mistakes I made, as well as advocating for other youth who may not have a voice. “Lord I give my life A living sacrifice To reach a world in need To be your hands and feet. So may the words I say. And the things I do. Make my lifesong sing. Bring a smile to you.” By Casting Crowns. This song is the perfect represention of my as of right now. My life started out very hard, and I was so angry with God. I couldn’t understand why he would let this happen to me, one thing after another. I felt there was no mercy, the only thing the world had not taken was my life. But through telling my story, and advocating for others like me, I feel my pain isn't in vain. My youth was sacrificed, and I wouldn’t change a thing. “Lord I give my life, a living sacrifice. To reach a world in need, to be your hands and feet.”
By Briana Gardner4 years ago in Confessions
